Written by: Adam Peachey, Staff Writer Japanese people want to preserve their own culture, and rightfully so. But in defense of this culture, is xenophobism the solution? Some of my international friends have been cussed out in bars for lack of Japanese skills. Some of my friends and I have been denied service at restaurants, regardless of language proficiency. People ...
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By: James Brown, Editor-in-Chief VSU announced Tuesday that the new inerim president taking over for current president Dr. Richard Carvajal will be Dr. William R. Crowe. Dr. Crowe is set to train alongside Dr. Carvajal starting on October 15. He will officially begin his new role as President of VSU on Jan. 1, 2026 as the 2025-2026 school year ...
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By: James Brown, Editor-in-Chief More information has been released regarding the fire that happened in Centennial Hall on Sunday that left many students distressed. The fire started around 6 p.m. The blaze began as a kitchen fire that got out of control and spread to the structure itself. Students and staff were asked to remain outside until authorities ...
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By: James Brown, Editor-in-Chief Be sure to mind the heat, blazers! On Sunday afternoon at 6 p.m., a fire erupted in Centennial Hall causing panic for residents and staff. According to Centennial Hall staff members, the fire began in the kitchen. Students were rushed outside and asked to remain outside of the building as authorities were called ...
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By: Ibec Francis, Photo Editor Jazz-pop singer Laufey released her third studio album A Matter of Time on August 22, 2025, and it’s safe to say I was really looking forward to it. After the success of Bewitched, I was curious to see how she would grow as an artist and whether she’d keep that dreamy mix of old-school jazz ...
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